The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith is
the Tabernacle’s doctrinal standard.

Doctrine Classes cover the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, contemporary issues and other topics of particular importance.

As an independent reformed Baptist church, the Tabernacle teaches the doctrines of grace and the free offer of the Gospel. It adheres strongly to traditional worship, teaches separation from worldliness and emphasises the working church concept. 

The second pastor, Benjamin Keach, was a co-signatory of the 1689 confession which has remained the church’s statement of faith ever since. CH Spurgeon encouraged all the younger people in the Tabernacle to read it, their first ‘systematic theology in short compass’. It remains a basis for peace and unity among the church members, and today we ask all who join the Tabernacle to become familiar with it.

Doctrine Class gives an overview of the Confession, together with other topics, in two years.

Video recordings of lessons are posted after the classes.

October 20th: Dispensationalism
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October 20th: Dispensationalism

Speaker: Robert Aboagye

Conceived by J N Darby in the early 19th C and popularised by the Scofield Bible, this teaching which represents a wide departure from traditional evangelicalism, continues to influence believers today.

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October 13th: The Providence of God
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October 13th: The Providence of God

Speaker: Chris Laws
God’s activity as the ‘First Cause’ was described by the puritans as the mystery of providence. A glimpse from Scripture into the wonder of His care over all.

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September 8th: Faith Healing
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September 8th: Faith Healing

Speaker: Dr Duncan Wyncoll

The first of two addresses looks at the Scripture texts. Can ‘gifted healers’ help with intractable diseases? What is the New Testament teaching on healing for the seriously ill?

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1st Sept: What Exactly Is Conversion?
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1st Sept: What Exactly Is Conversion?

Speaker: Chris Laws


This study is devoted to examining the ‘components’ common to all true Christian conversion experience. Here is essential information if we are to be useful in helping seekers.

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30th June: Noah’s Flood
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30th June: Noah’s Flood

Speaker: Duncan Wyncoll

Widely derided as fiction, this momentous event, recorded in Scripture, remains the only explanation for much geological observation.

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23rd June: The Sunday School
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23rd June: The Sunday School

Speaker: Chris Cooper

Overlooking the Bible’s command for child evangelism is disastrous for the rising generation. The Outreach Sunday School examined, with its immense benefits.

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16th June: Heaven
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16th June: Heaven

Speaker: Chris Law

Answering questions about the Intermediate state, Heaven and the resurrection. “If Heaven is there, why do we live as if it weren’t?”

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9th June: Demon Possession
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9th June: Demon Possession

Speaker: Duncan Wyncoll

Demon possession was much in evidence during the ministry of Christ. Does it occur today, and if so, under what circumstances?

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2nd June: Hypercalvinism and the Gospel Offer
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2nd June: Hypercalvinism and the Gospel Offer

Speaker: Chris Laws

Misunderstanding the magnificent doctrines of grace has historically undermined the conviction of Paul, expressed in 1 Corinthians 9.16: “Woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel”. How did – and do – whole church groups find justification for themselves to neither preach the Gospel nor to engage in witnessing?

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26th May: The Lord’s Day
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26th May: The Lord’s Day

Speaker: Duncan Wyncoll

Large numbers of evangelical churches nowadays only hold one Sunday service. The 4th commandment stands out as unique, and yet has long since been abandoned. Here are the reasons why God’s people must dedicate this day to their Lord, and the activities that should fill it.

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19th May: Revivals
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19th May: Revivals

Speaker: Chris Laws

A survey of the great awakenings recorded in Scripture and Church history.

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May 5th: What Is Cultural?
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May 5th: What Is Cultural?

Speaker: Duncan Wyncoll

Some commands in the New Testament, such as washing one another’s feet, or greeting one another with a holy kiss, have traditionally been interpreted as cultural. In such cases the underlying principle is important. How do we distinguish between ‘cultural’ and normative commands?

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